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Alberta's Koe, Canada's Gushue unbeaten at Canadian men's curling championship
BRANDON, Man. - Alberta's Kevin Koe and defending champion Brad Gushue moved to 3-0 atop Pool B at the Canadian men's curling championship Monday. Gushue downed B.C.'s Jim Cotter 10-4 in the morning d...
Mar 04, 2019
Canada gets challenging draw for HSBC Canada Sevens with Fiji, Samoa and Kenya
Canada has been given a challenging draw with Fiji, Samoa and Kenya in Pool B at the HSBC Canada Sevens this weekend at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium. The Canadian men had hoped for a good finis...
Mar 04, 2019
Man City back atop Premier League as Mahrez finally delivers
A club-record signing for $80 million, Riyad Mahrez has struggled to make a significant impact in his first season at Manchester City. Scoring a huge goal in the Premier League title race might just t...
Mar 04, 2019
Vegas goalie Fleury, Jets winger Wheeler, Pens centre Crosby named NHL 3 stars
NEW YORK - Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, Winnipeg Jets right-wing Blake Wheeler and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL three stars of the week. Fleur...
Mar 04, 2019
NDP minister calls for Facebook investigation following UK media reports
TORONTO - NDP MP Charlie Angus is calling for an investigation into Facebook's conduct following U.K. media reports that alleged a former federal infrastructure minister was pressured into m...
Mar 04, 2019
Wendy Williams returns to show, addresses health, marriage
NEW YORK - Wendy Williams talked about her health and marriage as she returned to her talk show for the first time since December. The audience on Monday gave the 54-year-old a standing ovation. Willi...
Mar 04, 2019
Defensive back Robinson, receiver Graham return to Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - Defensive back Jermaine Robinson and receiver T.J. Graham are both returning to the Montreal Alouettes. The Americans signed two-year deals with the club Monday. The six-foot-three, 20...
Mar 04, 2019
Oprah Winfrey makes Stella McCartney scream at Paris show
PARIS - Words were almost inaudible amid the screams at the Paris Fashion Week show where Stella McCartney presented a collection that toyed with draping and upcycling. Such exuberant outbursts would ...
Mar 04, 2019
Spielberg's push against Netflix at the Oscars hits a nerve
LOS ANGELES - When Steven Spielberg speaks about the business of Hollywood, everyone generally listens and few dissent. But reports that he intends to support rule changes that could block Netflix fro...
Mar 04, 2019
Hockey community remembers hard-nosed Hall of Fame winger Ted Lindsay
The hockey community is remembering Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay, who died Monday at age 93. Known as "Terrible Ted" for his competitiveness and grit on the ice, Lindsay helped the Detroit Red Wings win ...
Mar 04, 2019